Court Records Blog

Although not found in all jurisdiction, Water Courts perform an interesting judicial service where present. These courts which exist in states including Montana and Colorado generally handle matters concerning water rights.
The set up of a Water Court will vary by jurisdiction. In Montana, there is only one Water Court which serves the entire state. However, [...]

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If someone has been tried for once for a certain offense, don’t expect to see their name again on different court records, being tried for the same crime.  This is thanks to the concept of double jeopardy.  The 5th Amendment of The United States Constitution contains a provision stating “nor shall any person be subject [...]

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In litigation situation, there may be more than one party affected. It is not uncommon for a case to involve multiple plaintiffs and/or multiple defendants. There is a special name for cases where with multiple plaintiff’s: Class Action.
A class action lawsuit occurs when more than one person with a similar “injury” file [...]

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